"Get Moving" with Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Troop 4298 encourages the community to "Get Moving" and join the group's new Hike & Bike Club where everyone is invited to join in the fun Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail located at 9310 Phelan Blvd. in Beaumont. Anyone who wishes to participate in the event should bring their bicycle, razor scooter or skates and a helmet. Attendees may also want to bring water, a hat, mosquito spray, sunglasses, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Any donations received at the event will be used to purchase a new bicycle for a needy local child. Children must be accompanied by parents and are not to be dropped off and left at the event unattended.

Girl Scout Maddie Tucker said, "We are starting this Hike & Bike club to get kids off their electronics and enjoy the outdoors together. Being outdoors and riding your bike is a great way to exercise and have lots of fun with your friends!"

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